[FairfieldLife] Re: Rick: is this what you were referring to?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jst...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ShempMcGurk shempmcgurk@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ShempMcGurk shempmcgurk@ wrote: [snip] Anyway, at the time you wrote something like: yeah, he said the same thing when he was in Fairfield. Well, I think I've found on youtube what you were referring to. No, Rick was tellling us what Obama had said in response to a question *he* asked Obama, not that Dennis Raimondi asked Obama. [snip] Stop being so fucking anally retentive, Judy. Reread what I wrote: at the time you wrote SOMETHING LIKE... When people are going on memory, as I obviously was, I wasn't QUOTING him; it was a general comment. Take a fucking valium. Have you been drinking? Because you're talking absolute nonsense. What I was commenting on was your asking if the Raimondi video was what Rick had been talking about. Obviously you'd forgotten Then like the sweet little lady I know you can be you should have written that instead of acting like a shrill witch. that Rick had reported how Obama had answered *his* question, or you wouldn't have said you thought Rick had been referring to the Raimondi video. Didn't have anything to do with something like. This is all a crock anyway. You know it, I know it, everyone who reads your posts knows it. There's more than enough *legitimate* criticisms to be made of Obama; there's no need to make them up out of whole cloth.
[FairfieldLife] TM in Church
BOBBY GOES TO CHURCH IN CHICAGO bobroth | March 8, 2010 Where he has memorable meetings with a meditating Catholic priest and a meditating Methodist minister http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/church.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/church.jpg I went to church in Chicago last weektwo churches actuallyto interview two highly respected Christian leaders, each of whom have been practicing Transcendental Meditation for over 30 years. (The interviews will be posted here soon.) I was raised in the Jewish faith and have experienced how my meditation practice over the past 40 years has enriched my understanding of my own religious tradition. So I was eager to hear what these two men of the cloth would say about their practice. Each man was very gracious, setting set aside almost two hours to talk. The time flew by, and I left feeling deeply moved and inspired by the significance of what they had to say. Not surprisingly, that feeling has stayed with me, now several days later. Both men spoke in glowing terms about their own longtime TM practice, which they emphasized (a) is not religious in nature, (b) does not conflict with their religion, and (c) only enriches their Christian faith. They said they meditate before their morning daily prayers and Scriptural readings because it settles mind, body, and heartand makes their spiritual life more meaningful and fulfilling. Here are a few photos from the interviews http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg Father Len has been a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 42 yearsand a TM meditator for 36 years. TM gives me direct access to that great field of energy that is deep within meand deep within everyoneand brings me closer to the interiority of my spiritual life. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg I enjoyed being in the presence of this wise, energetic, deeply compassionate man. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg Reverend Jonathan is a longtime Methodist minister in the Chicago area. He learned TM as a high school science teacher in 1975 at the suggestion of a fellow teacher who meditated. Rev. Jonathan said that his deep experiences of transcendence awoke in him the desire to become a minister, and follow in the footsteps of his father, who was a minister in the Dutch Reform Church. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg Rev. Jonathan loves sports (I do, too) and has a quick wit, a contagious passion for his work, and deep scriptural insights into how meditation illuminates Christian tenets Conclusion: The whole experience with both Father Len and Reverend Jonathan was completely amazing. I am still processing it all I will say more when the videos of the interviews get posted. Until then, thanks for listening, Bobby P.S. And yes, in case you were wondering: We plan to interview Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist religious leaders who meditate, as well. There are lots! P.P.S. A big thanks to the DLF.TV http://DLF.TV/ http://dlf.tv/ video crew (Sam Lieb, Amine Kouider, and Sam Johnson) for organizing this video production with, like, zero advance notice.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Rick: is this what you were referring to?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ShempMcGurk shempmcg...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ShempMcGurk shempmcgurk@ wrote: snip Anyway, at the time you wrote something like: yeah, he said the same thing when he was in Fairfield. Well, I think I've found on youtube what you were referring to. No, Rick was tellling us what Obama had said in response to a question *he* asked Obama, not that Dennis Raimondi asked Obama. [snip] Stop being so fucking anally retentive, Judy. Reread what I wrote: at the time you wrote SOMETHING LIKE... When people are going on memory, as I obviously was, I wasn't QUOTING him; it was a general comment. Take a fucking valium. Have you been drinking? Because you're talking absolute nonsense. What I was commenting on was your asking if the Raimondi video was what Rick had been talking about. Obviously you'd forgotten Then like the sweet little lady I know you can be you should have written that instead of acting like a shrill witch. What *are* you talking about? That *is* what I wrote, completely straightforwardly, nothing shrill about it. Where do you see shrill in this? No, Rick was tellling us what Obama had said in response to a question *he* asked Obama, not that Dennis Raimondi asked Obama. And then I quoted what Rick had said. What I *do* get shrill about is your trying to make a huge deal out of an immediately corrected slip of the tongue and pretending it means Obama doesn't know presidents can't repeal laws all by themselves. That's just nuts. It's perfectly clear he was talking about executive orders. You don't do your own causes, whatever they may be, any good when you make silly claims like this. that Rick had reported how Obama had answered *his* question, or you wouldn't have said you thought Rick had been referring to the Raimondi video. Didn't have anything to do with something like. This is all a crock anyway. You know it, I know it, everyone who reads your posts knows it. There's more than enough *legitimate* criticisms to be made of Obama; there's no need to make them up out of whole cloth.
[FairfieldLife] Re: TM in Church
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Buck dhamiltony...@... wrote: BOBBY GOES TO CHURCH IN CHICAGO bobroth | March 8, 2010 Where he has memorable meetings with a meditating Catholic priest and a meditating Methodist minister http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/church.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/church.jpg I went to church in Chicago last weektwo churches actuallyto interview two highly respected Christian leaders, each of whom have been practicing Transcendental Meditation for over 30 years. (The interviews will be posted here soon.) I was raised in the Jewish faith and have experienced how my meditation practice over the past 40 years has enriched my understanding of my own religious tradition. So I was eager to hear what these two men of the cloth would say about their practice. Each man was very gracious, setting set aside almost two hours to talk. The time flew by, and I left feeling deeply moved and inspired by the significance of what they had to say. Not surprisingly, that feeling has stayed with me, now several days later. Both men spoke in glowing terms about their own longtime TM practice, which they emphasized (a) is not religious in nature, (b) does not conflict with their religion, and (c) only enriches their Christian faith. They said they meditate before their morning daily prayers and Scriptural readings because it settles mind, body, and heartand makes their spiritual life more meaningful and fulfilling. Here are a few photos from the interviews http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len1.jpg Father Len has been a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 42 yearsand a TM meditator for 36 years. TM gives me direct access to that great field of energy that is deep within meand deep within everyoneand brings me closer to the interiority of my spiritual life. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/len2.jpg I enjoyed being in the presence of this wise, energetic, deeply compassionate man. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon3.jpg Reverend Jonathan is a longtime Methodist minister in the Chicago area. He learned TM as a high school science teacher in 1975 at the suggestion of a fellow teacher who meditated. Rev. Jonathan said that his deep experiences of transcendence awoke in him the desire to become a minister, and follow in the footsteps of his father, who was a minister in the Dutch Reform Church. http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg http://insidedlf.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/jon4.jpg Rev. Jonathan loves sports (I do, too) and has a quick wit, a contagious passion for his work, and deep scriptural insights into how meditation illuminates Christian tenets Conclusion: The whole experience with both Father Len and Reverend Jonathan was completely amazing. I am still processing it all I will say more when the videos of the interviews get posted. Until then, thanks for listening, Bobby P.S. And yes, in case you were wondering: We plan to interview Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist religious leaders who meditate, as well. There are lots! P.P.S. A big thanks to the DLF.TV http://DLF.TV/ http://dlf.tv/ Wonderful ! Thanks for posting this ! video crew (Sam Lieb, Amine Kouider, and Sam Johnson) for organizing this video production with, like, zero advance notice.
[FairfieldLife] A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery Thanks to Vaj
Thanks to Vaj for this book tip. I'm just finishing it and it is one of the most important books I've read this year. It has an interesting chapter on Indian slavery including some insight into how the caste system helps perpetuate it. 90% of manual laborers are from the untouchable caste. No school for junior who joins the parents as soon as he or she is old enough. The author who wrote it, Benjamin Skinner, is like the Indiana Jones of human rights. He has documented slavery in detail in many countries and puts human faces on the horrific concept of people OWNING other people. His bravery in meeting with slavers who would as soon kill him as look at him was amazing. With a little wink wink nudge nudge, to countries like Saudi Arabia, the US government is not doing much to change the situation. The Christian groups doing good in this area are only interested in prostitution slavery which is only a part of the problem. On thing it wised me up on is the legalized prostitution in Amsterdam which I had ignorantly thought was a success. Without any protection for imported slaves it is a horror show, not a rational way to deal with one of our oldest professions as I had believed. The numbers are staggering. The human suffering incalculable. The level of euphemistic bullsittery going on in our government to avoid even describing it as a real problem is inexcusable. The author is one of my new heroes. This was not an easy book to research and write. And although I wouldn't describe reading it as easy either, it is compellingly written. He gives enough details about the people whose lives he is bringing out of the darkness that you can't help but feel their lives deeply. This one is gunna haunt me.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
Hey Rick, keep us informed when you decide to buy Health Insurance, soon to be law, for your family and how much the Gubmint(my tax dollars) is subsidizing. What if you don't qualify for a subsidy?, Are you still going to buy it or will you just wait till you or a family member gets sick, then buy it and drop the coverage after getting well? From: Rick Archer r...@searchsummit.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 7:32:41 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday You can register for tickets at http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/rsvp/university-iowa-100325
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Are you thinking that on a government insurance plan, they won't be telling you what you can eat or not? off: British eat what they want you dumbass. What about smoking - isn't that regulated by taxation and forbidden in some public places in Great Britain? Of course it is, and it's going to get a lot more restrictive in the future, if the government is running your life. Do you like the government to tell you what you can do or how you must spend your money? I sure don't! snip We need to regulate Texas out of existence. So, you're in favor of changing the U.S. Constitution. Good luck with that. And, you're saying I'm the 'dumbass'? LOL!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
Denying it is exactly what the messiah Maitreya would do. Such a modest savior. Now I am completely sure it IS him. He is only saying this to test our faith and shake off those whose faith is not at the level needed to transform the world. The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. I'm pretty sure there is a hidden message in there. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Rick Archer r...@... wrote: BEWILDERED AUTHOR VOWS HE'S NOT THE MESSIAH By Bobbie Johnson SMH March 22, 2010 http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/bewildered-author-vows-hes-not-the -messiah-20100321-qo0i.html A religious group bizarrely believes a writer has come to save the world. The trouble started when Raj Patel appeared on American TV to plug his latest book, an analysis of the financial crisis called The Value of Nothing. The San Francisco-based author, 37, thought his slot on comedy talk show The Colbert Report went well enough: the host made a few jokes, Patel talked about his work and then, job done, he went home. Shortly afterwards, however, things took a strange turn. Over the course of a couple of days, cryptic messages started filling his inbox. I started getting emails saying, 'Have you heard of Benjamin Creme?' and 'Are you the world teacher?' he said. Then all of a sudden it wasn't just random internet folk, but also friends saying, 'Have you seen this?' What he had written off as gobbledygook suddenly turned into something altogether more bizarre: he was being lauded by members of an obscure religious group who had decided that Patel -- a food activist who grew up in a corner shop in Golders Green in north-west London -- was the messiah. Their reasoning? Patel's background and work coincidentally matched a series of prophecies made by an 87-year-old Scottish mystic called Benjamin Creme, the leader of a little-known religious group called Share International. Because he matched the profile, hundreds of people around the world believed that Patel was the living embodiment of a figure they called Maitreya, the Christ or the world teacher. His job? To save the world, and everyone on it. It was just really weird, he said. Clearly a case of mistaken identity and clearly a case of people on the internet getting things wrong. What started as an oddity kept snowballing until suddenly, in the middle of his book tour and awaiting the arrival of his first child, Patel was inundated by questions, messages of support and even threats. The influx was so heavy that he put a statement on his website referencing Monty Python's Life of Brian and categorically stating that he was not Maitreya. Instead of settling the issue, his denial merely fanned the flames for some believers. Patel's career -- spent at Oxford University, the London School of Economics, the World Bank and think tank Food First -- has been spent trying to understand the inequalities and problems caused by free-market economics, particularly as it relates to the developing world. His first book, Stuffed and Starved, rips through the problems in global food production and examines how the free market has kept millions hungry. The Value of Nothing, meanwhile, draws on the economic collapse to look at how we might improve the lives of billions around the globe. Unravelling exactly what it is that Share International's followers believe is tricky. Their creed is based on an amalgam of various religions, spiritualism and metaphysics. Creme -- who joined a UFO cult in the 1950s before starting Share -- says that Maitreya represents a group of beings from Venus called the Space Brothers. This 18-million-year-old saviour, he says, has been resting somewhere in the Himalayas for 2,000 years and -- as a figure who combines messianism for Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and Muslims alike -- is due to return any time now. While Patel struggles with this unwanted anointment, his friends and family are tickled. They think it's hilarious, he said. My parents came to visit recently, and they brought clothes that said 'he's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy'. To them, it's just amusing. NHNE Wavemaker News List: Send Some Green Love To NHNE: http://www.nhne.org/DONATE/tabid/398/Default.aspx To subscribe, send a message to: nhnenews-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:nhnenews-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe, send a message to: nhnenews-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:nhnenews-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com To review current posts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/messages http://www.nhne.org/tabid/1044/Default.aspx NHNE's Mother Ship: http://www.nhne.org/ NHNE on Facebook: http://bit.ly/afCLPo NHNE Pulse: http://nhne-pulse.org/ Integral NHNE: http://integralnhne.ning.com/ Published
[FairfieldLife] Bill Gates, Toshiba in early talks on nuclear reactor..
Thank God there are still some Americans with common sens! When all of this Gore/Obama nonsense is over America can have clean energy and a strong economy too, if we survive these idiots!! http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100323/ts_afp/japannuclearusgatescompanytoshiba_20100323053821
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Are you thinking that on a government insurance plan, they won't be telling you what you can eat or not? Bharirtu: No one tells me what to do. Not even the government... Yeah, I'd like to see the letter you send to the IRS telling them you're not going to pay anymore U.S. income tax. Please send me a copy of the letter from your jail cell. Good luck. snip We need less government regulation, not more! What if the majority revolts. You don't even attend tea party protests, Barry, get real! You probably don't even own a gun for self-protection, so how are you going to revolt - by not paying for health care insurance? The fact is, over half of Americans are opposed to the health care reform bill. If they see their insurance premiums increase, or if there are big changes in their group plan, they will probably vote Republican or independent in the next election. It is going to be a difficult election year for some Democrats. Over thirty Dems voted 'no' on the Health Care Insurance Reform Bill, so they will probably be re-elected. But, the others maybe not - they are going to have to hard 'sell' the bill to the voters when they get back home. Good luck with that! Seniors don't like their Medicare cut back, and most people don't like increased taxes. Many young people don't want to have to pay for the health care of older people, so they are going to resent additional payroll deductions. My plan makes sense, you're does not. Your plan is to conspire to revolt against the U.S. Government, with a show of arms, to what, change the U.S. Constitution? My plan is to increase jobs for everyone, paying good money, so that people can pay for their own health care and their insurance; reduce government spending, so we can reduce the deficit and taxes; and bring down the high cost of health care by doctors and hospitals and drug companies. Ron Paul thinks it is not a good idea to have the federal government running the U.S. health care system. Ron Paul wants to reduce the size of government and stick to the U.S. Constitution. Paul thinks it is illegal for the government to take your money without your consent, and give it to others. Paul thinks it's not fair for you to have to pay for the same level of care with your hard-earned money, while others, who pay no taxes, get the same level of care as you do. Do you think that's fair? I agree with Paul, apparently you do too, (except for the violence part against the IRS), which in your case was obviously a joke. LOL!
Re: [FairfieldLife] A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery Thanks to Vaj
On Mar 23, 2010, at 10:46 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote: Thanks to Vaj for this book tip. I'm just finishing it and it is one of the most important books I've read this year. It has an interesting chapter on Indian slavery including some insight into how the caste system helps perpetuate it. 90% of manual laborers are from the untouchable caste. No school for junior who joins the parents as soon as he or she is old enough. The author who wrote it, Benjamin Skinner, is like the Indiana Jones of human rights. He has documented slavery in detail in many countries and puts human faces on the horrific concept of people OWNING other people. His bravery in meeting with slavers who would as soon kill him as look at him was amazing. With a little wink wink nudge nudge, to countries like Saudi Arabia, the US government is not doing much to change the situation. The Christian groups doing good in this area are only interested in prostitution slavery which is only a part of the problem. On thing it wised me up on is the legalized prostitution in Amsterdam which I had ignorantly thought was a success. Without any protection for imported slaves it is a horror show, not a rational way to deal with one of our oldest professions as I had believed. The numbers are staggering. The human suffering incalculable. The level of euphemistic bullsittery going on in our government to avoid even describing it as a real problem is inexcusable. The author is one of my new heroes. This was not an easy book to research and write. And although I wouldn't describe reading it as easy either, it is compellingly written. He gives enough details about the people whose lives he is bringing out of the darkness that you can't help but feel their lives deeply. This one is gunna haunt me. Check out 60 Minutes from last Sunday (which should be online by now). The earthquake in Haiti just made a bad situation for child slavery even worse, as their segment on The Lost Children of Haiti shows quite clearly. Unimaginable suffering. Often child slaves are made to stay outside the home they serve all day long, with no food, while their masters are at work. There are families in New England they've found made of child-slaves from the foster care system. In one case the foster parents had constructed a hidden door to hide the children in a secret room, and since the kids were special needs children, the family raked in over a thousand bucks a week, tax free. When the pictures appeared on the screen of what these children's hidden room looked like, many of the people in the room simply burst into tears. The walls were covered in feces. This type of thing is happening all around us.
RE: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairfieldl...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Dixon Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:47 AM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday Hey Rick, keep us informed when you decide to buy Health Insurance, soon to be law, for your family and how much the Gubmint(my tax dollars) is subsidizing. What if you don't qualify for a subsidy?, Are you still going to buy it or will you just wait till you or a family member gets sick, then buy it and drop the coverage after getting well? I have been paying for health insurance for years. Over $400/month for my wife and me. We have a ridiculously high deductible, and we hardly ever get medical care anyway, so it's really just house insurance. I agree with Bhairtu - insurance executives belong in jail as they are murderers, and private insurance companies should be shut down.
RE: [FairfieldLife] Re: Rick: is this what you were referring to?
Thanks for finding this Judy. I wouldn't have had the patience. From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairfieldl...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of authfriend Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:31 PM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Rick: is this what you were referring to? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife%40yahoogroups.com , ShempMcGurk shempmcg...@... wrote: About a year or so ago we had a discussion over Obama's comments during his campaign to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in which he said that once he was president that he'd overturn laws he deemed unconstitutional (a big gaffe because any high school student can tell you that presidents can't do that; only the courts can). We've been through this before, Shemp. You haven't got a leg to stand on with this. Here's what he was quoted as saying: I would call my attorney general in and review every single executive order issued by George Bush and overturn those laws--or executive decisions that I feel violate the constitution. Laws was obviously a slip of the tongue, which he instantly corrected. He was talking about reviewing executive orders, which *can* be reversed by the president. Anyway, at the time you wrote something like: yeah, he said the same thing when he was in Fairfield. Well, I think I've found on youtube what you were referring to. No, Rick was tellling us what Obama had said in response to a question *he* asked Obama, not that Dennis Raimondi asked Obama. Although he doesn't say it as explicity as the gaffe he made in Denver, It wasn't even a gaffe. you can sort of interpret it as the same thing (the discussion starts at about 2:20): No, you can't sort of interpret it as saying he himself was going to repeal laws, sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlPzmyX6sOc Is this what you were referring to? Here's what Rick said: That's almost verbatim the answer he gave to me in Fairfield when I asked him about impeaching Bush/ Cheney and repairing the constitutional damage they had done. And here's Rick's original account of what he asked Obama in Fairfield: When Obama was in FF, I asked him about impeaching Bush and Cheney. He said he felt it would be too disruptive - that Congress wouldn't get anything else accomplished - but he said that if elected, one of his first moves would be to have his attorney general review everything Bush and Cheney had done to erode the Constitution, and that he would reverse those decisions so as to repair the damage.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltabl...@... wrote: Denying it is exactly what the messiah Maitreya would do. Such a modest savior. Now I am completely sure it IS him. He is only saying this to test our faith and shake off those whose faith is not at the level needed to transform the world. The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. I'm pretty sure there is a hidden message in there. He probably needs his mother to explain things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjz16xjeBAAfeature=channel
[FairfieldLife] Re: A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery Thanks to Vaj
I did catch the 60 minutes show Vaj and felt like the book gave me a good understanding about how much worse this is going to be for the Haitian slaves now. I also heard about the foster care slaves. WTF? Humans can be such demons! Since I spend a lot of research time on the so called slave era in the US I find the lack of progress in this area very disturbing. I can't think about it as a historical issue in the past anymore. And to think how much crowing goes on about our liberation of slaves and what a great thing it was. Meanwhile I'd rather be aware than oblivious but this has really gotten under my skull! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj vajradh...@... wrote: On Mar 23, 2010, at 10:46 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote: Thanks to Vaj for this book tip. I'm just finishing it and it is one of the most important books I've read this year. It has an interesting chapter on Indian slavery including some insight into how the caste system helps perpetuate it. 90% of manual laborers are from the untouchable caste. No school for junior who joins the parents as soon as he or she is old enough. The author who wrote it, Benjamin Skinner, is like the Indiana Jones of human rights. He has documented slavery in detail in many countries and puts human faces on the horrific concept of people OWNING other people. His bravery in meeting with slavers who would as soon kill him as look at him was amazing. With a little wink wink nudge nudge, to countries like Saudi Arabia, the US government is not doing much to change the situation. The Christian groups doing good in this area are only interested in prostitution slavery which is only a part of the problem. On thing it wised me up on is the legalized prostitution in Amsterdam which I had ignorantly thought was a success. Without any protection for imported slaves it is a horror show, not a rational way to deal with one of our oldest professions as I had believed. The numbers are staggering. The human suffering incalculable. The level of euphemistic bullsittery going on in our government to avoid even describing it as a real problem is inexcusable. The author is one of my new heroes. This was not an easy book to research and write. And although I wouldn't describe reading it as easy either, it is compellingly written. He gives enough details about the people whose lives he is bringing out of the darkness that you can't help but feel their lives deeply. This one is gunna haunt me. Check out 60 Minutes from last Sunday (which should be online by now). The earthquake in Haiti just made a bad situation for child slavery even worse, as their segment on The Lost Children of Haiti shows quite clearly. Unimaginable suffering. Often child slaves are made to stay outside the home they serve all day long, with no food, while their masters are at work. There are families in New England they've found made of child-slaves from the foster care system. In one case the foster parents had constructed a hidden door to hide the children in a secret room, and since the kids were special needs children, the family raked in over a thousand bucks a week, tax free. When the pictures appeared on the screen of what these children's hidden room looked like, many of the people in the room simply burst into tears. The walls were covered in feces. This type of thing is happening all around us.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Ron Paul thinks that health care run by the state is a bad idea because the government takes away the money of tax payers, so that those without money can have health care. Bhairitu: So you want those people to get sick and infect you? Of course not - I want others to keep themselves in good health; to work and pay for their own health care and health insurance; and to save money for their retirement, not depend on government welfare. Or do you just want them dead, Comrade Willy? Strawman argument. Sounds like typical Texas cracker logic. You're not making any sense: objecting to the government taking my money and giving it someone else is part of the U.S. Constitution, not a Texas idea at all. It's wrong and unconstitutional - nowhere in the U.S Constitution does it say that the federal government should take my money and give it to someone else to pay for their health care expenses. It's my money! Taking my money away from me without my consent is illegal. So you oppose the VA? Is it in the U.S. Constitution? It is not a good idea for those who pay taxes to get the same treatment as those who do not pay any tax. That's really an unfair idea. Everyone should work and make good money, so they can pay for their own care. Work at what, Comrade Willy? Good paying jobs? What work needs to be done? There are thousands of jobs in the health care industry, that pay good money. What jobs are there? There will be thousands of good-paying jobs if we can improve the economy. There are jobs in the IT sector that pay good money. What you need is some training and a degree with some certifications in CIS. Seems there are fewer and fewer. That's because we are in a recession. The only way this is going to happen is more jobs, for more people; less government and government spending; and bringing down the high cost of health care. There is no other way except to put people to work and balance the federal budget. Let's start by cutting the defense budget and bringing the troops home. Close the bases in Germany, Japan and Korea. It's a good idea, but our allies can't afford to pay for their own self-defense. Also, we have treaties to honor, which would take an act of congress to change. But, if the global economy was to improve, other coutries that we help support could pay their own way. Those wars were over years ago, Comrade Willy. There are currently three wars to fight: Korea, Bosnia, and Afghanistan, not to mention the global war on the terrorists. We won the war in Europe, Asia, and in Iraq. Even an idiot can see that there will soon be more old people in the system, instead of more younger people paying in. It's yer basic 'Ponzi Scheme', just like Social Security. So? Readjust the paradigm. I don't think it is an impossible task to figure out other ways of financing it. Readjust a Ponzi Scheme? You're not serious, right? The only way you can do that is to cut welfare benefits and increase taxes on wage-earners. Good luck on that! There are going to be more older folks in the future, and less young people to pay in. It's really simple, if you know basic math and economics 101.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: He probably needs his mother to explain things: That definitely cleared things up! He's not the messiah he is a very naughty boy. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: Denying it is exactly what the messiah Maitreya would do. Such a modest savior. Now I am completely sure it IS him. He is only saying this to test our faith and shake off those whose faith is not at the level needed to transform the world. The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. I'm pretty sure there is a hidden message in there. He probably needs his mother to explain things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjz16xjeBAAfeature=channel
[FairfieldLife] origin of tm mantras
Hello .. I looked on the origin of tm mantras .. about sri vidya .. and the origin of the advanced techniques (shree, namah) you know the origin of the advanced techniques? and Why Maharishi chose (shree, namah) for the advanced techniques ? thanks Marcelo
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
WillyTex wrote: Are you thinking that on a government insurance plan, they won't be telling you what you can eat or not? Bharirtu: No one tells me what to do. Not even the government... Yeah, I'd like to see the letter you send to the IRS telling them you're not going to pay anymore U.S. income tax. Please send me a copy of the letter from your jail cell. They've paid me the last few years. :-D Good luck. snip We need less government regulation, not more! What if the majority revolts. You don't even attend tea party protests, Barry, get real! You probably don't even own a gun for self-protection, so how are you going to revolt - by not paying for health care insurance? So you're a tea partier? Figures you seem to have the Willies all the time. The fact is, over half of Americans are opposed to the health care reform bill. If they see their insurance premiums increase, or if there are big changes in their group plan, they will probably vote Republican or independent in the next election. The health reform bill is a Republican bill. Independent is fine. Bernie Sanders is a good example. It is going to be a difficult election year for some Democrats. Over thirty Dems voted 'no' on the Health Care Insurance Reform Bill, so they will probably be re-elected. The Republicans don't love you either, Comrade Willy. You're just one of their useful idiots. But, the others maybe not - they are going to have to hard 'sell' the bill to the voters when they get back home. Good luck with that! Seniors don't like their Medicare cut back, and most people don't like increased taxes. Many young people don't want to have to pay for the health care of older people, so they are going to resent additional payroll deductions. My plan makes sense, you're does not. Your plan is to conspire to revolt against the U.S. Government, with a show of arms, to what, change the U.S. Constitution? My plan is to increase jobs for everyone, paying good money, so that people can pay for their own health care and their insurance; reduce government spending, so we can reduce the deficit and taxes; and bring down the high cost of health care by doctors and hospitals and drug companies. Jobs doing what, o' brilliant one? You still haven't answered that question yet. Ron Paul thinks it is not a good idea to have the federal government running the U.S. health care system. Ron Paul wants to reduce the size of government and stick to the U.S. Constitution. Paul thinks it is illegal for the government to take your money without your consent, and give it to others. Paul thinks it's not fair for you to have to pay for the same level of care with your hard-earned money, while others, who pay no taxes, get the same level of care as you do. You mean the folks who sit around a swimming pool cutting coupons? Yes, unearned income should be taxed a little. I believe there is something about that in this bill.
[FairfieldLife] origin of tm mantras
Hello .. I looked on the origin of tm mantras .. about sri vidya .. and the origin of the advanced techniques (shree, namah) you know the origin of the advanced techniques? and Why Maharishi chose (shree, namah) for the advanced techniques ? thanks Marcelo
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltabl...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: He probably needs his mother to explain things: That definitely cleared things up! He's not the messiah he is a very naughty boy. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: Denying it is exactly what the messiah Maitreya would do. Such a modest savior. Now I am completely sure it IS him. He is only saying this to test our faith and shake off those whose faith is not at the level needed to transform the world. The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. I'm pretty sure there is a hidden message in there. He probably needs his mother to explain things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjz16xjeBAAfeature=channel This is becoming more and more hilarious by the day :-) Whatever this is it certainly gives so much laughter ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjz16xjeBAAfeature=channel http://www.grist.org/article/2010-01-14-raj-patel-on-colbert/ http://tinyurl.com/ygo43tu Please call him Brian !
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
-- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Marcelo tmer1...@... wrote: I've heard that namah I bow down was chosen because the Sanskrit word for bend over, grabah yur anklesahey got Maharishi laughing so hard he shot chai out of his nose. Hello .. I looked on the origin of tm mantras .. about sri vidya .. and the origin of the advanced techniques (shree, namah) you know the origin of the advanced techniques? and Why Maharishi chose (shree, namah) for the advanced techniques ? thanks Marcelo
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltabl...@... wrote: The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. Morse code? Or, is Bevan selling secret decoder rings?
[FairfieldLife] My nephew wins ADDY award [1 Attachment]
Fairfield artists win 2009 ADDY Awards Two Fairfield artists have won two 2009 ADDY awards, as part of the Grasshorse team, based in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The American Advertising federation ADDY Awards is the world's largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. With over 60,000 entries annually, the ADDYR Awards, it is the only creative awards program administered by the advertising industry for the industry. Fairfield residents, Judith Hans-Price and Paul Morehead Jr. created the webisode titled PhotoDay for the 'Skelanimals' company. Judith developed the concept and storyboarded the action and Paul Morehead Jr. created the animation. The two ADDY Awards were in Interactive Media-Webisodes: Photo Day and Elements of Advertising-Special Effects, Internet; Photo Day. . The webisode entitled PhotoDay can be viewed at, http://skelanimals.com/meet-us.
[FairfieldLife] Colbert Report - I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha - Raj Patel
http://tinyurl.com/ygo43tu Please enjoy ! :-)
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Even an idiot can see that there will soon be more old people in the system, instead of more younger people paying in. It's yer basic 'Ponzi Scheme', just like Social Security. off: Ron Paul is a complete idiot and liar. snip Ron Paul can't compare to all your life accomplishments! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Ron_Paul Ron Paul thinks that health care run by the state is a bad idea because the government takes away the money of tax payers, so that those without money can have health care. It's wrong and unconstitutional - nowhere in the U.S Constitution does it say that the federal government should take my money and give it to someone else to pay for their health care expenses. It's my money! Taking my money away from me without my consent is illegal. It is not a good idea for those who pay taxes to get the same treatment as those who do not pay any tax. That's really an unfair idea. Everyone should work and make good money, so they can pay for their own care. The only way this is going to happen is more jobs, for more people; less government and government spending; and bringing down the high cost of health care. There is no other way except to put people to work and balance the federal budget.
Re: [FairfieldLife] origin of tm mantras
Marcelo wrote: Hello .. I looked on the origin of tm mantras .. about sri vidya .. and the origin of the advanced techniques (shree, namah) you know the origin of the advanced techniques? and Why Maharishi chose (shree, namah) for the advanced techniques ? thanks Marcelo They're very traditional bij aksharas used in a non-traditional way. The advanced technique is also a very traditional mantra altered to avoid omkara.
[FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
It has been proved beyond the shadow of a doubt, that at least five of your teachers were probably unethical... And no, I never considered Mahesh my guru, although I liked some of his early teachings when I was younger... So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that, and probably no initiation either. So, you really never had a guru or a teacher, that you want to admit to, because almost all of them had demonstrated unethical actions, which indicates none of them were enlightened. I can understand that, but why single out and tell fibs about a teacher you never had? It doesn't seem to serve a purpose other than to make you seem like you're biased against the Maharishi because he's a Hindu.
[FairfieldLife] Rich Dad, Poor Son, Unlikely
Rich Dad, Poor Son, UnlikelyBy Raj http://rajpatel.org/author/raj/ on 03/23/2010 in Uncategorized http://rajpatel.org/category/uncategorized/ Rich Dad, Poor Dad was a worldwide publishing phenomenon, allowing Robert Kiyosaki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kiyosaki to sell 26 million books packed with the insight he gained through hours of playing Monopoly http://books.google.com/books?id=6iQitL2NahQCpg=PA67lpg=PA67dq=kiyos\ aki+monopolysource=blots=uLOg_uCbg4sig=w3_G2mgWD5KMQcOLElClDFZYgAUhl\ =enei=W3KoS4DhLJOEtAPTp6mZAwsa=Xoi=book_resultct=resultresnum=7ved\ =0CCsQ6AEwBg#v=onepageq=f=false . Kiyosaki, in turn, trades on and propagates the idea that, yes, you too can become a millionaire through hard work, diligence, and following the advice of your pretend rich dad. This, clearly, is bogus. I've blogged before about quite how misguided this view is, particularly in the United States. http://rajpatel.org/2010/01/29/class-mobility-in-the-united-states/ Yet more evidence has recently been pulled together to show that, in fact, the United States is one of the hardest places to be able to pull yourself up by your bootstraps (though, once again, it's never quite as hard as it is in Britain or, in this graph, Italy). [http://rajpatel.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rich-dad-e1269331255522.\ gif] http://rajpatel.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rich-dad-e1269331255522.\ gif The OECD has launched a report http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/17/42/44566315.pdf , glossed here http://www.religiondispatches.org/blog/2377/america_ranks_toward_the_bo\ ttom_of_social_mobility/ , showing quite how sticky class is in the United States. One of the key findings was the extent to which class is transmitted from father to son a mothers' income will much less predict her son or daughter's future, and a father's income will foreshadow a son's income more strongly than a daughter's. More here http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/17/42/44566315.pdf . http://rajpatel.org/2010/03/23/rich-dad-poor-son-unlikely/ http://rajpatel.org/2010/03/23/rich-dad-poor-son-unlikely/
Re: [FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
On Mar 23, 2010, at 12:52 PM, WillyTex wrote: It has been proved beyond the shadow of a doubt, that at least five of your teachers were probably unethical... And no, I never considered Mahesh my guru, although I liked some of his early teachings when I was younger... So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that, and probably no initiation either. Boy you just keep strikin' out Willy! Why don't you just be like a good Republican and give up?
[FairfieldLife] Obama Plays the Mindful Long Game
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-kaiser-greenland/obama-plays-the- mindful-l_b_509837.html LINK
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
you know the origin of the advanced techniques? Curtis: I've heard that namah I bow down was chosen because the Sanskrit word for bend over, grabah yur anklesahey got Maharishi laughing so hard he shot chai out of his nose. Well, I guess we can write Curtis off the list of informed adepts! Curtis apparently sold the mantras for many years, and never even knew where they came from. There's a sucker born every minute, I guess. Go figure. I would not buy a used car from MMY - or take one for free from him... Author: John Manning Subject: Re: Love Newsgroups: alt.meditation.transcendental Date: November 15, 2001
[FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that, and probably no initiation either. Vaj: Boy you just keep strikin' out Willy! Is there any evidence that you can present that would indicate that you ever got initiated by the Maharishi or one of his teachers? You just said that he was not one of your teachers. But, the way you talk here, you're a TM Teacher, and then went on to study with many 'enlightened' teachers. So, I struck out?
[FairfieldLife] He's Not The Messiah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjz16xjeBAAfeature=channel Enjoy !
[FairfieldLife] Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
March 23, 2010 In the East Room of the White House President Obama signs the historic health insurance reform bill into law. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmq1XiXPTuM
[FairfieldLife] Re: Bewildered Author Vows He's Not The Messiah
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley j_alexander_stan...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: The only question I have is: does he want me to spread the word that it IS him or is NOT him? I'll have to check the Morris Code concealed in his stutters. Dr. Bevan Morris, one of Maharishi's closest disciples, probably knows more about these happenings than you could ever have imagined. http://tinyurl.com/ygo43tu
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
...you know the origin of the advanced techniques? Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: They're very traditional bij aksharas used in a non-traditional way. So, TM bija mantras are very traditional. The advanced technique is also a very traditional mantra altered to avoid omkara. And, TM advanced technique use very traditional bija mantras, but without the 'OM'. So, I'd say that TM is very traditional. But, the use of the 'OM' is not traditional? You're not making any sense. Hardly anyone in India meditates on 'OM'. In TM you get only one bija mantra. You don't get more bija mantras in the TM advanced technique.
[FairfieldLife] Funniest bit of 'life of brian'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krb2OdQksMcNR=1 Enjoy ! :-)
[FairfieldLife] You can't make this stuff up - by Tom Tomorrow
[This Modern World by Tom Tomorrow] Cartoon: http://www.salon.com/ent/comics/this_modern_world/2010/03/22/this_modern\ _world/story.jpg
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Yeah, I'd like to see the letter you send to the IRS telling them you're not going to pay anymore U.S. income tax... Bharitu: They've paid me the last few years... It's just a return of part of your money that the IRS withheld for a year. Why should the IRS hold a part of your earned income without paying you interest? It's not fair and it's probably illegal. So you're a tea partier? Unlike yourself, I protest against high taxation - you just whine on the internet. Why not join a tea party protest? Let your voice be heard. It's not just Repugs that go to tea party protests. You'd fit right in with some of your ideas, but your idea about not paying IRS taxes is probably impractical without changing Congress. It doesn't seem likely that Congress would vote to eliminate all taxation, since we pay their salary with tax money. But the idea of lowering taxes is a sound idea. snip
[FairfieldLife] The opposite of consumption isn't thrift. It's generosity.
Raj Patel: The Value of Nothing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P03nNeYiJo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXDRNeCFxKQfeature=related How free is the free market ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g20SOxp_Qw0feature=related
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Ron Paul thinks that health care run by the state is a bad idea because the government takes away the money of tax payers, so that those without money can have health care. Joe: Tex don't want no government revenuers taken HIS money to give to someone else. He earned it fair and square now, and seeing as how he's enlightened and all, (or pretty dad gummed close after all these years of meditaten') he don't want anyone taken' what's rightfully his and sharing it with anyone less fortunate. Karma's karma son so git yer damned government hands off of my Medicare! Well, I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding who to give my money to, and how much to give them. I donate to United Way every year with a payroll deduction with my employer. But, I didn't see your name on the list of FFL donors to the Haitian tragedy. But, compared to you, almost everyone on the planet is enlightened. And, I'm not on Medicare - I'm on a group plan. It's wrong and unconstitutional - nowhere in the U.S Constitution does it say that the federal government should take my money and give it to someone else to pay for their health care expenses. It's my money! Taking my money away from me without my consent is illegal. It is not a good idea for those who pay taxes to get the same treatment as those who do not pay any tax. That's really an unfair idea. Everyone should work and make good money, so they can pay for their own care. The only way this is going to happen is more jobs, for more people; less government and government spending; and bringing down the high cost of health care. There is no other way except to put people to work and balance the federal budget. Even an idiot can see that there will soon be more old people in the system, instead of more younger people paying in. It's yer basic 'Ponzi Scheme', just like Social Security.
Re: [FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
On Mar 23, 2010, at 1:06 PM, WillyTex wrote: So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that, and probably no initiation either. Vaj: Boy you just keep strikin' out Willy! Is there any evidence that you can present that would indicate that you ever got initiated by the Maharishi or one of his teachers? You just said that he was not one of your teachers. But, the way you talk here, you're a TM Teacher, and then went on to study with many 'enlightened' teachers. So, I struck out? That's not what I said, I said he was not my guru Willy. What is it with Republicans and repeating back what they hear incorrectly? Sorry they didn't give the fruit or the flowers back and I didn't take any pictures. I do still have my old silk asana pants if you might want them. What is your waist size?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
On Mar 23, 2010, at 1:57 PM, WillyTex wrote: So you're a tea partier? Unlike yourself, I protest against high taxation - you just whine on the internet. I know you were probably raised on Texas textbooks, so I guess we can forgive you, but the Boston Tea Party was about taxation without representation (at least in them thar Yankee textbooks). If you're so worried about unfair taxation, why aren't you worried the over 50% of our taxes that go to the military? Maybe you should start hanging out at peace protests (although I'd drop the colonial outfit if you do).
[FairfieldLife] FRANCIS THICKE EVENT
Dear Fairfield Friends: I am in the beginnings of my campaign for Iowa’s Secretary Of Agriculture. It has been a wonderful and heartfelt experience and it is all possible because of you. Your friendship and help in the past has made this quest possible. I would like to invite you to come to Morning Star Studio at 7:00pm for a pre-concert reception where I can personally thank you and tell you about the months ahead. I want to extend this invitation to you and have a moment with you before I have to be spending so much time outside the area. My ability to mount this campaign is because of what you have already done and when I win it will be because of you. Please join me for an ice cream social and for fellowship. You’re Friend , Francis Thicke PS. Denise O’Brian, my friend and friend of many of you will be joining us. Sat. 3/27 FUNd Raiser for Thicke for Agriculture-Bill Lupkin Performs Bill Lupkin Performs at FUNdRaiser for Thicke for Agriculture - Blues artist Bill Lupkin will be returning to Morning Star Studio for another night of live blues music. Lupkin will perform at a campaign fundraiser for Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture on Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m.(If blues is not your thing, but supporting Francis Thicke's run for office is, come out any way, Stardust Lounge will be open for socializing.) Francis Thicke’s campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture has recently gained much momentum with the addition of two veteran campaign staff members. Rob Hubler, a 40-year veteran of Iowa political campaigns, is the new campaign manager. Keith Dinsmore, also a very experienced campaign strategist, has taken the role of Communications Director. Of his new campaign staff, Francis said, “I believe I may have the best political team in Iowa.” Francis’ campaign is creating interest and excitement as he travels across Iowa laying out his vision for a sustainable Iowa agriculture, with diversity on the landscape, profitable family farms, and thriving rural communities. Francis said, “I will work to promote the development of local food systems, and reverse the trend toward unchecked control of our food system by corporate giants that dominate our markets, restrict competition and control much of what ends up on our plates.” If you believe we need to expand our local food production, develop renewable energy systems that are sustainable and locally owned, and foster animal production systems that are ecologically sound and socially responsible, then your active support is needed for Francis Thicke’s campaign to be Secretary of Agriculture. With your help, we can take back our food system, have clean air and water, and create prosperity in our rural communities. Come out and enjoy live music and support the campaign of Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture at Morning Star Studio, 51 ½ South Court Street in Fairfield on Saturday, March 27th at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 at Chocolate Café. Tickets are $20 at the door. Students $10 at the door. www.billlupkin.com. www.thickeforagriculture.com. RECEPTION ON SAT.doc Description: MS-Word document
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
WillyTex wrote: ...you know the origin of the advanced techniques? Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: They're very traditional bij aksharas used in a non-traditional way. So, TM bija mantras are very traditional. The advanced technique is also a very traditional mantra altered to avoid omkara. And, TM advanced technique use very traditional bija mantras, but without the 'OM'. So, I'd say that TM is very traditional. But, the use of the 'OM' is not traditional? You're not making any sense. Hardly anyone in India meditates on 'OM'. In TM you get only one bija mantra. You don't get more bija mantras in the TM advanced technique. Maharishi once said the wise should not confuse the ignorant. For you he would have said the ignorant should not confuse the ignorant. You don't even know the difference between a bij akshara and a bij mantra.
Re: [FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
Vaj wrote: On Mar 23, 2010, at 1:06 PM, WillyTex wrote: So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that, and probably no initiation either. Vaj: Boy you just keep strikin' out Willy! Is there any evidence that you can present that would indicate that you ever got initiated by the Maharishi or one of his teachers? You just said that he was not one of your teachers. But, the way you talk here, you're a TM Teacher, and then went on to study with many 'enlightened' teachers. So, I struck out? That's not what I said, I said he was not my guru Willy. What is it with Republicans and repeating back what they hear incorrectly? Sorry they didn't give the fruit or the flowers back and I didn't take any pictures. I do still have my old silk asana pants if you might want them. What is your waist size? Willy just admitted he is a teabagger so we now definitely know how stupid he is though I think we've known that for years. :-D
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
WillyTex wrote: Yeah, I'd like to see the letter you send to the IRS telling them you're not going to pay anymore U.S. income tax... Bharitu: They've paid me the last few years... It's just a return of part of your money that the IRS withheld for a year. Why should the IRS hold a part of your earned income without paying you interest? It's not fair and it's probably illegal. So you're a tea partier? Unlike yourself, I protest against high taxation - you just whine on the internet. Why not join a tea party protest? Let your voice be heard. It's not just Repugs that go to tea party protests. You'd fit right in with some of your ideas, but your idea about not paying IRS taxes is probably impractical without changing Congress. It doesn't seem likely that Congress would vote to eliminate all taxation, since we pay their salary with tax money. But the idea of lowering taxes is a sound idea. snip Thanks for confirming you are a teabagger. Yes the 16th Amendment was never ratified. Therefore the federal income tax is not legal. However you'll never get a judge to decide that way as they are afraid of being ostracized, disbarred and reputation ruined. It's because they believe the government needs a way of funding. True, but we usually don't have any qualms about paying for our state services so why not federal? I think the tax system has been abused. I think that corporations have gamed the system. We do not need an empire. Our military should be for protecting our country and not the interests of US businesses who want to expand their territory into foreign lands. They should be on their own for that and not at our expense. You people are so ignorant and confused. You don't want to pay for government health care but you don't mind getting ripped off by health insurance conglomerates. That's truly stupid. There is a term for your type: useful idiot. You've been gamed by the health insurance companies to be their shill. And they will continue to rip you off. Well, it probably doesn't much matter because the division has just ramped up another magnitude and we are well on our way to a second civil war. This time between neighbor to neighbor. Should not be a boring time.
Re: [FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
On Mar 23, 2010, at 2:58 PM, Bhairitu wrote: Willy just admitted he is a teabagger so we now definitely know how stupid he is though I think we've known that for years. :-D Are you sure this doesn't mean Willy is actually showing up on college campuses and placing his teabags over drunken frat-boys passed-out eyes and snapping a quick picture with his Polaroid? Willy, which kind of teabagger are you?
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: snip Seniors don't like their Medicare cut back Seniors (if they've been paying attention and haven't let the Republicans deceive them) are thrilled that the health reform bill is going to phase out the donut hole for Medicare D. This year they'll get a $250 rebate, then next year the hole will be closed by 50 percent, then 75 percent, and it'll be gone by 2020. And that's just one of the many benefits to seniors from the health reform bill.
[FairfieldLife] Sam Harris TED talk: Science can answer moral questions
Sam Harris' talk at TED 2010: http://www.ted.com/talks/sam_harris_science_can_show_what_s_right.html
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: you know the origin of the advanced techniques? Curtis: I've heard that namah I bow down was chosen because the Sanskrit word for bend over, grabah yur anklesahey got Maharishi laughing so hard he shot chai out of his nose. Well, I guess we can write Curtis off the list of informed adepts! No argument there. Curtis apparently sold the mantras for many years, and never even knew where they came from. I repeated the same story every teacher was trained to tell. Remember the loudspeaker analogy. Questioning the story was not gunna help you get on the next course. There's a sucker born every minute, I guess. Go figure. It is very human to be overconfident about the surety of our knowledge. Every time we identify a sucker out there we are missing our own suckerhoodinmentitude. Epistemological overconfidence is one of man's worst Achilles heels! It can even lead people to believe that repeatedly mentally bowing down to invisible friends improves their life. Go figure! I would not buy a used car from MMY - or take one for free from him... Author: John Manning Subject: Re: Love Newsgroups: alt.meditation.transcendental Date: November 15, 2001
Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
http://www.ipolitics.com/country/USA/2929-passage_of_health_care_irs_your_medical_records.htm From: do.rflex do.rf...@yahoo.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 12:14:43 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law March 23, 2010 — In the East Room of the White House President Obama signs the historic health insurance reform bill into law. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=mmq1XiXPTuM The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
Curtis apparently sold the mantras for many years, and never even knew where they came from. Curtis: It is very human to be overconfident about the surety of our knowledge. Every time we identify a sucker out there we are missing our own suckerhoodinmentitude. Epistemological overconfidence is one of man's worst Achilles heels! It can even lead people to believe that repeatedly mentally bowing down to invisible friends improves their life. I'm familiar with your story, Curtis, but there are still some remaining questions. How could an adult, with some intelligence, buy into the idea of selling nonsense gibberish for money and promising enlightenment in 5-7 years? It just doesn't make any sense. Not the selling of the snake oil per se, but the complete turnaround of the moral basis for living. That's the part that doesn't make any sense. There are several respondents on this list that still believe in the meditation technique they learned from the Maharishi. But, I got my moral compass at age eleven and it hasn't changed much since then. I knew back then that lying and stealing was wrong. But others seem to have gone through a really radical change at some point. Now they think what they did when they worked for the TMO was criminal. Why was it right back then, and so wrong now?
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[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ditzyklanmail carc...@... wrote: http://www.ipolitics.com/country/USA/2929-passage_of_health_care_irs_your_medical_records.htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
You're not making any sense today Tex. Are you upset about something? Maybe it's time to get your meditation checked. Or maybe it's not your method of using the mantra that's at fault, but your actual mantra. Maybe it's wrong. Go figure. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Ron Paul thinks that health care run by the state is a bad idea because the government takes away the money of tax payers, so that those without money can have health care. Joe: Tex don't want no government revenuers taken HIS money to give to someone else. He earned it fair and square now, and seeing as how he's enlightened and all, (or pretty dad gummed close after all these years of meditaten') he don't want anyone taken' what's rightfully his and sharing it with anyone less fortunate. Karma's karma son so git yer damned government hands off of my Medicare! Well, I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding who to give my money to, and how much to give them. I donate to United Way every year with a payroll deduction with my employer. But, I didn't see your name on the list of FFL donors to the Haitian tragedy. But, compared to you, almost everyone on the planet is enlightened. And, I'm not on Medicare - I'm on a group plan. It's wrong and unconstitutional - nowhere in the U.S Constitution does it say that the federal government should take my money and give it to someone else to pay for their health care expenses. It's my money! Taking my money away from me without my consent is illegal. It is not a good idea for those who pay taxes to get the same treatment as those who do not pay any tax. That's really an unfair idea. Everyone should work and make good money, so they can pay for their own care. The only way this is going to happen is more jobs, for more people; less government and government spending; and bringing down the high cost of health care. There is no other way except to put people to work and balance the federal budget. Even an idiot can see that there will soon be more old people in the system, instead of more younger people paying in. It's yer basic 'Ponzi Scheme', just like Social Security.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
Sorry, I thought you had said earlier you couldn't afford HC insurance. I was hoping you could keep us informed how it's working. From: Rick Archer r...@searchsummit.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 8:50:24 AM Subject: RE: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday From:FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:FairfieldLi f...@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Mike Dixon Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:47 AM To: FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday Hey Rick, keep us informed when you decide to buy Health Insurance, soon to be law, for your family and how much the Gubmint(my tax dollars) is subsidizing. What if you don't qualify for a subsidy?, Are you still going to buy it or will you just wait till you or a family member gets sick, then buy it and drop the coverage after getting well? I have been paying for health insurance for years. Over $400/month for my wife and me. We have a ridiculously high deductible, and we hardly ever get medical care anyway, so it's really just house insurance. I agree with Bhairtu - insurance executives belong in jail as they are murderers, and private insurance companies should be shut down.
[FairfieldLife] Opinions turn favorable on health care plan
USA TODAY - Americans by 9 percentage points have a favorable view of the health care overhaul that President Obama signed into law Tuesday, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, a notable turnaround from surveys before the vote that showed a plurality against it. By 49%-40% those surveyed say it was a good thing rather than a bad one that Congress passed the bill. Half describe their reaction in positive terms, as enthusiastic or pleased, while about four in 10 describe it in negative ways, as disappointed or angry. The largest single group, 48%, calls the bill a good first step that should be followed by more action on health care. An additional 4% also have a favorable view, saying the bill makes the most important changes needed in the nation's health care system. To be sure, the nation remains divided about the massive legislation that narrowly passed the House late Sunday and was signed by Obama in an emotional East Room ceremony Tuesday morning. The Senate began debate Tuesday afternoon on a package of fixes demanded by the House. The findings are encouraging for the White House and congressional Democrats, who get higher ratings than congressional Republicans for their work on the issue. The poll shows receptive terrain as the White House and advocacy groups launch efforts to sell the plan, including a trip by Obama to Iowa on Thursday. No one gets overwhelmingly positive ratings on the issue, but Obama fares the best: 46% say his work has been excellent or good; 31% call it poor. Congressional Democrats get an even split: 32% call their efforts good or excellent; 33% poor. The standing of congressional Republicans is more negative. While 26% rate their work on health care as good or excellent, a larger group, 34%, say it has been poor. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-23-health-poll-favorable_N.htm
[FairfieldLife] Learning to speak Republican!
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[FairfieldLife] Navya Nirvana News (All the news that's fit to transcend)
Like Oil and Water, Pure awareness is not fazed by fleeting thoughts, emotions or sense impressions. Even when they are together, pure awareness and the conditioned realm are always separate. Ajahn Pasanno
[FairfieldLife] Re: Navya Nirvana News (All the news that's fit to transcend)
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emptybill emptyb...@... wrote: Like Oil and Water, Pure awareness is not fazed by fleeting thoughts, emotions or sense impressions. Even when they are together, pure awareness and the conditioned realm are always separate. Ajahn Pasanno Just as a question, you do know that this describes not only a state of duality, but (because of the use of the word 'always') a state of *permanent* duality, do you not? It seems to me that this is a description of the SOC that Maharishi referred to as CC, not the SOC that he referred to as UC or Unity. Since you seem to know the person quoted, did he conceive of any state that transcended the duality of which he speaks?
[FairfieldLife] From Atlantis to Los Angeles'
From Atlantis to Los Angeles' El Rey: A Conversation with Donovan by Mike Ragogna The Huffington Post 22 March 2010 http://globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=12692853326209730 __ Do You Yahoo!? Sie sind Spam leid? Yahoo! Mail verfügt über einen herausragenden Schutz gegen Massenmails. http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? From: authfriend jst...@panix.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 4:39:54 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc...@... wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously. Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[FairfieldLife] Hinduism's Fear of it's own Shadow
On the petition to withdraw Sanskrit scholar and author Prof. Wendy Doniger's book The Hindus: An Alternative History Doniger's book contains a chapter on the violent Hindu classic, the Mahabharata, called Violence in the Mahabharata. http://www.thecreativeindian.com/2010/03/09/hinduism-or-talibanism-in-support-of-wendy-donigers-book-the-hindus-an-alternative-history/ LINK
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
In TM you get only one bija mantra. You don't get more bija mantras in the TM advanced technique. Bhairitu: You don't even know the difference between a bij akshara and a bij mantra... You haven't even stated the definition of 'bija' or 'mantra'. You've used circular logic. And, in logic, you can't define a term using another, undefined term. In this case, Sanskrit, which you can't even read or write. It should be noted that Maharishi only uses traditional tantric householder bija mantras, with the exception of 'svaha' which as every Siddha knows, denotes the hit sound 'crack' as in 'phata, phata', the sound of a three-wheeled motorcycle rickshaw, a common sound in Indian cities... Read more: Subject: A Common Sound in Indian Cities Author: Willytex Newsgroups: alt.meditation.transcendental, alt.meditation, alt.yoga Date: December 13, 2003 http://tinyurl.com/y9ujy4r
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Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
On Mar 23, 2010, at 5:32 PM, WillyTex wrote: But, I got my moral compass at age eleven and it hasn't changed much since then. I knew back then that lying and stealing was wrong. But others seem to have gone through a really radical change at some point. Now they think what they did when they worked for the TMO was criminal. Because almost everyone else's moral compass continued to evolve and mature AFTER the age of 11?
[FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
Willy just admitted he is a teabagger so we now definitely know how stupid he is though I think we've known that for years. Vaj: Are you sure this doesn't mean Willy is actually showing up on college campuses and placing his teabags over drunken frat-boys passed-out eyes and snapping a quick picture with his Polaroid? Ouch! You really got back at me this time, Vaj. I didn't realize how upset you were going to be when I revealed how unethical your teachers were. The truth sometimes really hurts, when you realize you've been duped for forty years into buying into the snake oil business. I empathize with you, Bro! Willy, which kind of teabagger are you? But, it's true - you can call me 'Willy' or you can call me a 'teabagger' if that helps you to make me less human. Sometimes that helps people who can't win a debate - they resort to saying things and calling people names, and it makes them feel better, I guess. So, I guess I proved my point, Vaj - your teachers were unethical, and now you are too. None of your teachers were enlightened - and you all exhibit a lack of ethics, even in a minor debate on the internet. The arguementum ad hominiem attack is the second to last resort of someone who is loosing a debate and is unable to respond with legitimacy. The last resort (most difficult for the ego) is to admit that he or she might be wrong.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ditzyklanmail carc...@... wrote: Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? I think you may be referring to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, but it has nothing to do with the health reform bill just passed, so I'm not sure why you mention it in this context. --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously.
[FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
So, you didn't have the Maharishi as your teacher, I already knew that... Vaj: That's not what I said, I said he was not my guru... That's what I said, he was not your teacher, he never was, and he wasn't your guru either. So, you're probably not a TMer or a TM Teacher. The only way you can become a TM Teacher is to get the teaching from a TM Teacher or from the Maharishi, who teaches TM.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
Well, I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding who to give my money to, and how much to give them. I donate to United Way every year with a payroll deduction with my employer... Joe: You're not making any sense today Tex. You've never heard of the United Way? Go figure. Are you upset about something? Maybe it's time to get your meditation checked. Or maybe it's not your method of using the mantra that's at fault, but your actual mantra. Maybe it's wrong. What difference do you think having my mantra 'checked' would make to my United Way donation through my employer? How much do you charge for the checking? I didn't see your name on the list of checkers in good standing with the TMO in Fairfield. What's up with that?. What happened to all the money?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jst...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? I think you may be referring to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, but it has nothing to do with the health reform bill just passed, so I'm not sure why you mention it in this context. Well, she is ditzy. --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Navya Nirvana News (All the news that's fit to transcend)
Like Oil and Water, Pure awareness is not fazed by fleeting thoughts, emotions or sense impressions. Even when they are together, pure awareness and the conditioned realm are always separate. Ajahn Pasanno TurquoiseB: Just as a question, you do know that this describes not only a state of duality, but (because of the use of the word 'always') a state of *permanent* duality, do you not? That proves that you don't understand unity-in-diversity. It seems to me that this is a description of the SOC that Maharishi referred to as CC, not the SOC that he referred to as UC or Unity. Since you seem to know the person quoted, did he conceive of any state that transcended the duality of which he speaks? Because you're not enlightened. You did not reach any enlightened state in 5-7 years, due to the fact that you were unethical, which is an indicator that you are not and never were enlightened, don't you agree that your teachers were also unethical and unenlightened?
[FairfieldLife] Re: origin of tm mantras
But, I got my moral compass at age eleven and it hasn't changed much since then. I knew back then that lying and stealing was wrong. But others seem to have gone through a really radical change at some point. Now they think what they did when they worked for the TMO was criminal. Vaj: Because almost everyone else's moral compass continued to evolve and mature AFTER the age of 11? Right, but to make a radical change, after thirty years of selling the snake oil, now you've got a whole new set of ethics, that is, to sell more snake oil than ever? Isn't being unethical an indicator that you have not reached enlightenment? And, so if you change your moral compass after thirty years, you are going to be instantly enlightened, because you no longer believe it's right to sell the oil?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
T R Reid wrote a book, Frontline: Sick Around the World, about the health care systems of about 10 countries - Japan, Switzerland, etc. - most of which have health care systems that provide decent care for everyone for much less than we do. He himself went to each country and got care for the same condition. He found generally good care in most places, despite the variation in country and financial set up. Some have socialized medicine, But others don't and yet still work well. For example, I think he wrote that it is Switzerland that has public health care that also includes insurance companies. However their health insurance industry is very very very highly regulated, so the cost of health care remains reasonable. He was recently on Book TV and seems to be a really bright, funny and smart guy, cheerful despite the horror of our insurance industry. IMO, the only way the US health care system will ever really work again, and be affordable, is if we cut out our insurance industry entirely, or do the Swiss method and regulate them into an entirely different species of business. They are a tier of cost that we can no longer afford. When teachers get health insurance for their families as part of their benefits., it is valued at $18,000 per year for a family of 4 - at least in my neck of the woods. This is traditional health insurance, not the disaster type with high deductibles that you have, Rick. $18,000 is a lot of money for a family - if it is not part of your benefits package at a job. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Rick Archer r...@... wrote: From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairfieldl...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Dixon Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:47 AM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday Hey Rick, keep us informed when you decide to buy Health Insurance, soon to be law, for your family and how much the Gubmint(my tax dollars) is subsidizing. What if you don't qualify for a subsidy?, Are you still going to buy it or will you just wait till you or a family member gets sick, then buy it and drop the coverage after getting well? I have been paying for health insurance for years. Over $400/month for my wife and me. We have a ridiculously high deductible, and we hardly ever get medical care anyway, so it's really just house insurance. I agree with Bhairtu - insurance executives belong in jail as they are murderers, and private insurance companies should be shut down.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
On Mar 23, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Rick Archer wrote: I have been paying for health insurance for years. Over $400/month for my wife and me. We have a ridiculously high deductible, and we hardly ever get medical care anyway, so it's really just house insurance. I agree with Bhairtu - insurance executives belong in jail as they are murderers, and private insurance companies should be shut down. Rick, how come you've never checked out the AARP's insurance? (Or maybe you have) Very reasonable rates, to put it mildly. I pay $46/month with the highest deductible, there are all sorts of other plans with lower ones, of course. But nothing like what you're paying--and if you're just using it as god-forbid ins anyway, it makes sense to have a high deductible. Really the only reason I even have it (the kids are on another plan) is because I feel you get treated better when you go to a doctor that doesn't know you. Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wayback71 waybac...@... wrote: When teachers get health insurance for their families as part of their benefits., it is valued at $18,000 per year for a family of 4 - at least in my neck of the woods. This is traditional health insurance, not the disaster type with high deductibles that you have, Rick. $18,000 is a lot of money for a family - if it is not part of your benefits package at a job. To provide some perspective on this, I repeat the numbers I have posted here several times. In the US, as a self-employed person who never actually ever *used* the health insurance I paid for just in case (and thus had no medical history that would have jacked up the prices), I paid $600 per month for my policy. Then I moved to France. Not being part of the French system, I had to buy health insurance from a private insurance company. It cost me 240 Euros ($325). Per *year*. For that price I actually received better coverage than I had in the US for $600 per month. In the rare times that I went to a doctor, I never had to pay a penny for it. In Spain it costs me a little more than I paid in France, but not very much more. My yearly cost for full health care coverage *plus* dental is less than what I used to pay in the US per month, without any dental coverage there. Again, no visit to a doctor or dentist has ever cost me a penny out of pocket. Bottom line? You Americans have not only been taken to the cleaners by the insurance companies, the drug companies, and the medical establishment (for-profit doctors, HMOs, and hospitals), you're so *used* to being taken to the cleaners that many of you are freaking out and panicking and running around like crazy people screaming socialized medicine as the first steps are taken to *stop* you being taken to the cleaners. The only conclusion I can draw from this is that America is a nation of masochistic retards.
[FairfieldLife] Laptops as earthquake detectors
Ordinary Laptops Act as Earthquake Detectors Stephanie Pappas TechNewsDaily Contributor LiveScience.com Tue Mar 23, 3:00 pm ET Most people use their laptops for work and Web browsing. Now you can add one more task to that list: earthquake detection. From the recent early-morning 4.4-magnitude jostle in Los Angeles to February's magnitude 8.8 disaster in Chile, ordinary laptops are increasingly acting as miniature seismic stations. They're part of a volunteer army known as the Quake-Catcher Network, which takes advantage of built-in accelerometers in newer laptops to transmit data about earthquakes to researchers at UC Riverside and Stanford University. About 1,000 people from 61 countries have signed up so far. If the network gets large enough, researchers say, it could act as a low-cost earthquake warning system. It's providing additional data that can be fed into the seismic networks, said Elizabeth Cochran, a UC Riverside geoscientist. It also allows us to record earthquakes at a scale that we haven't been able to before because of the cost. Sensing motion Cochran came up with the idea for the Quake-Catcher Network when she learned that most new laptops come equipped with accelerometers. These motion-detecting devices are designed to switch off the hard drive if the laptop is dropped. I figured that we could easily tap into this data and use it to record earthquakes, Cochran said. The Quake-Catcher software program, downloadable at qcn.stanford.edu, runs in the background on the laptop and becomes active when the user is idle. When the accelerometers detect a quake, the program automatically transmits data about the type and intensity of shaking over the Internet to the researchers. In the case of a power or Internet outage, the data is saved locally and transmitted later. Most of the time, Cochran said, earthquakes don't take out power and Internet immediately, so the software provides immediate data on at least the first few seconds of shaking. To filter earthquake data from people bumping or dropping their laptops, the system only flags an earthquake when many computers in one area record motion at once. These computer-based sensors aren't as sensitive as traditional seismic monitors, which can detect earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 or less. The lowest magnitude the Quake-Catcher Network can detect is about 4.0, a moderate quake much like the one that hit LA on March 16. Six of the 30 to 50 laptops in the LA area reported that shaking, Cochran said. The largest quake the network has recorded was Chile's February 27 temblor, which was captured by a USB accelerometer being tested by a professor at the University of Concepcion in Chile. An affordable quake detector What the network lacks in sensitivity, it makes up for in price. Traditional seismic sensors cost $5,000 to $10,000 apiece. Laptop sensors are free, and desktop computers can be converted in less than 10 minutes with a $50 USB accelerometer. Thousands more computers will be necessary before the network could be used to alert outlying areas of incoming earthquakes, but Quake-Catcher already provides data that other methods can't, said Paul Davis, a UCLA geophysicist who is not involved with the project. Traditional seismic stations are 10 to 20 kilometers [6 to 12 miles] apart, Davis said. That makes it very difficult to look at fine details, both caused by the earthquake itself as well as by the ground shaking. Hundreds or thousands of laptop sensors spread throughout urban areas could help engineers design better earthquake-resistant buildings and give geophysicists more information on how earthquake waves travel through the ground, Davis said. Cochran hopes to bring 10,000 more volunteers onto the network in the next few years. Her team has already deployed 100 USB sensors in Chile to record aftershocks. Any data we collect, we basically just add that to the data we have on any particular earthquake, she said. Every station is really important. http://www.livescience.com/technology/laptop-earthquake-detectors-100323.html http://tinyurl.com/yj7jhtv Question: What does alert outlying areas of incoming earthquakes mean??
[FairfieldLife] Treason by Right-Wing bloggers.
Treason by Right-Wing bloggers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN05yKgtiW8feature=sub http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN05yKgtiW8feature=sub Arrest Solly Forell.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Opinions turn favorable on health care plan
All the polls were favorable before. The media just wanted to keep using the catch phrase Americans are angry. Trouble isAmericans are not angry. Just a small number of vociferous weak-tea-baggers and Shemp...who is Canadian. OffWorld --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , do.rflex do.rf...@... wrote: USA TODAY - Americans by 9 percentage points have a favorable view of the health care overhaul that President Obama signed into law Tuesday, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, a notable turnaround from surveys before the vote that showed a plurality against it. By 49%-40% those surveyed say it was a good thing rather than a bad one that Congress passed the bill. Half describe their reaction in positive terms, as enthusiastic or pleased, while about four in 10 describe it in negative ways, as disappointed or angry. The largest single group, 48%, calls the bill a good first step that should be followed by more action on health care. An additional 4% also have a favorable view, saying the bill makes the most important changes needed in the nation's health care system. To be sure, the nation remains divided about the massive legislation that narrowly passed the House late Sunday and was signed by Obama in an emotional East Room ceremony Tuesday morning. The Senate began debate Tuesday afternoon on a package of fixes demanded by the House. The findings are encouraging for the White House and congressional Democrats, who get higher ratings than congressional Republicans for their work on the issue. The poll shows receptive terrain as the White House and advocacy groups launch efforts to sell the plan, including a trip by Obama to Iowa on Thursday. No one gets overwhelmingly positive ratings on the issue, but Obama fares the best: 46% say his work has been excellent or good; 31% call it poor. Congressional Democrats get an even split: 32% call their efforts good or excellent; 33% poor. The standing of congressional Republicans is more negative. While 26% rate their work on health care as good or excellent, a larger group, 34%, say it has been poor. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-23-health-poll-favorable\ _N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-23-health-poll-favorabl\ e_N.htm
[FairfieldLife] At the top of the news....
I often have various radio stations streaming in the background while I'm working. What is the top stop story on CNN radio news? The lesbian who wants to dress up in a tux for the prom and how the school is going nutso over it (of course this is in the dumbass south). I can think of a lot more things worth reporting than that. The people who produce these newscasts must have brains that look like swiss cheese.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Ron Paul thinks that health care run by the state is a bad idea because the government takes away the money of tax payers, so that those without money can have health care. Bhairitu: So you want those people to get sick and infect you? Of course not - I want others to keep themselves in good health; to work and pay for their own health care and health insurance; and to save money for their retirement, not depend on government welfare. You want to stomp on Sarah Palin's down-syndrome baby's head at birth, in case anyone else has to help in a small amount to pay for the kids medical bills, and in case society has to help them. If not, then you want a family with a down-syndrome kid, or born with another other debilitating ailment, to go bankrupt and live in the woods, or, instead BEG for charity ! Oh Please sir, please sir, help me and my baby, please sir, don't stomp on my baby's head again That's what you want you disgusting piece of shit! OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Plays the Mindful Long Game
Obama showed us how to battle hard for a limited win in the short-term, with an eye toward a larger win in the long term Exactly. I never understood all the insane fervor from the right and teabggers about how Nothing has changed ! Its been barely over a year since he was inaugurated. People expect change from the worst presedency and destruction of America of all time to happen in few months !?? Obama has done WAY more than anyone could have expected in just over a year. OffWorld. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , Vaj vajradh...@... wrote: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-kaiser-greenland/obama-plays-the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-kaiser-greenland/obama-plays-the - mindful-l_b_509837.html LINK
[FairfieldLife] Re: At the top of the news....
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: I often have various radio stations streaming in the background while I'm working. What is the top stop story on CNN radio news? The lesbian who wants to dress up in a tux for the prom and how the school is going nutso over it (of course this is in the dumbass south). I can think of a lot more things worth reporting than that. The people who produce these newscasts must have brains that look like swiss cheese. Not necessarily. They succeed by getting people to watch their programming. If those people have brains that look like swiss cheese, they just give them what they want. As I said before in another context, a nation of masochistic retards. :-)
[FairfieldLife] President Obama keeps his promise.
President Obama keeps his promise: Video from Nov. 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utN9SPB1cSk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utN9SPB1cSk OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: At the top of the news....
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: I often have various radio stations streaming in the background while I'm working. What is the top stop story on CNN radio news? The lesbian who wants to dress up in a tux for the prom and how the school is going nutso over it (of course this is in the dumbass south). I can think of a lot more things worth reporting than that. The people who produce these newscasts must have brains that look like swiss cheese. Actually it's an LGBT rights/First Amendment issue. What's your problem with CNN reporting it? The ACLU is involved; the case is listed on the home page of its Web site. A federal judge just ruled for the student against the school: http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/court-rules-mississippi-school-violated-first-amendment-rights-lesbian-student http://tinyurl.com/ykrq386
[FairfieldLife] Michigan Governor Granholm proclaims Saturday a 'no meat day'
Michigan Meatout Day Whereas, A wholesome diet of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains promotes good health and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, which take the lives of approximately 1.3 million Americans each year; and, Whereas, The number of those who choose to live the lifestyle of a vegan or vegetarian has increased and so has the availability and selection of meat and dairy alternatives in mainstream grocery stores, restaurants, and catering operations; and, Whereas, Reducing the consumption of meat or not eating meat at all can significantly decrease the exposure to infectious pathogens such as salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter, which take the lives of several thousand Americans and sicken millions more each year; and, Whereas, The benefits of a plant-based diet can consist of increased energy levels, lower food budget costs, and simplified food preparation and cleanup; and, Whereas, It is encouraged that the residents of this state get into the habit of healthy living by consuming a diet that is rich with vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, and by staying active; Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 20, 2010, Michigan Meatout Day in Michigan. In observance of this day, I encourage the residents of this state to choose not to eat meat. Eating a healthy diet can be fun. Explore the different recipes that can be created by using fresh ingredients and by having a sense of adventure. http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-25488-232493--,00.html http://www.feedstuffs.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=F4D1A9DFCD974EAD8CD5205E15C1CB4 2 http://www.feedstuffs.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=F4D1A9DFCD974EAD8CD5205E15C1CB 42nm=Breaking+Newstype=newsmod=Newsmid=A3D60400B4204079A76C4B1B129CB433 tier=3nid=DA6EBDDD34C54907A9FBCFA346820789 nm=Breaking+Newstype=newsmod=Newsmid=A3D60400B4204079A76C4B1B129CB433ti er=3nid=DA6EBDDD34C54907A9FBCFA346820789 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Governor-Proclaims-Saturday-Michigan-Meatout-Da y/2010-03-17/Article.aspx?oid=1017478 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Governor-Proclaims-Saturday-Michigan-Meatout-D ay/2010-03-17/Article.aspx?oid=1017478fid=CN-LATEST_NEWS_aid=760 fid=CN-LATEST_NEWS_aid=760 image.jpg
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Are you thinking that on a government insurance plan, they won't be telling you what you can eat or not? off: British eat what they want you dumbass. What about smoking - isn't that regulated by taxation and forbidden in some public places in Great Britain? Of course it is A corporation making a profit out of poisoning your dumb ass, so that we healthy people have to pick up the tab of paying for your ill=health and thereby paying indirectly for their profitsis ILLEGAL. We will hunt down and destroy corporations that poison ANYONE. Even an asshole dumbass like you, that doesn't know any better. We will destroy them for poisoning you, even if you don't like it. Dumb asses like you in the red states cost us in the civilized states a lot of money. Poisoning people is illegal. And we don't want to keep paying for your leeching off of society, getting benifits, while poisoning yourself. Your days are over Willytex. You are the past. I am the future. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama to speak in Iowa City on Thursday
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: snip Bottom line? You Americans have not only been taken to the cleaners by the insurance companies, the drug companies, and the medical establishment (for-profit doctors, HMOs, and hospitals), you're so *used* to being taken to the cleaners that many of you are freaking out and panicking and running around like crazy people screaming socialized medicine as the first steps are taken to *stop* you being taken to the cleaners. The only conclusion I can draw from this is that America is a nation of masochistic retards. Actually it's the mind that can draw only this conclusion that's retarded, for many reasons, not least of which is the relatively small number of people screaming socialized medicine and the fact that a majority are happy that the reform bill passed. There wouldn't have *been* a reform bill if it weren't for the fact that Americans are fed up with being taken to the cleaners by the insurance companies. I mean, you have to be brain-dead to think Fox News and its audience are representative of the American people.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Lurker tries to have an intelligent thought.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , lurkernomore20002000 steve.sun...@... wrote: Thank you Off. I will try to do so. May I suggest that YOU pull back on this frenetic posting, and just admit that you backed down from a challenge Incorrect. I asked for his name and he didn't give it, so I could not make any bet you moron. He did not bet, he is a coward that will not bet. Stop makng stuff up you piece lying shit. I want to bet with him, but he won't give his name. I did not agree to any price. You are lying because you are a coward too. No price was a agreed to and the thread attests to that. I will not agree to any price, until I know is name. STOP lying about what happened you anonymous scumbag. You are not a human either, you cowardly anonymous non-entity. OffWorld OffWorld
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: At the top of the news....
authfriend wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: I often have various radio stations streaming in the background while I'm working. What is the top stop story on CNN radio news? The lesbian who wants to dress up in a tux for the prom and how the school is going nutso over it (of course this is in the dumbass south). I can think of a lot more things worth reporting than that. The people who produce these newscasts must have brains that look like swiss cheese. Actually it's an LGBT rights/First Amendment issue. What's your problem with CNN reporting it? The ACLU is involved; the case is listed on the home page of its Web site. A federal judge just ruled for the student against the school: http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/court-rules-mississippi-school-violated-first-amendment-rights-lesbian-student http://tinyurl.com/ykrq386 I guess I just live in too liberal an area because kids probably do that all the time around there. ;-) Like I said it is happening in the dumbass south (Mississippi).
[FairfieldLife] Re: At the top of the news....
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: authfriend wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@ wrote: I often have various radio stations streaming in the background while I'm working. What is the top stop story on CNN radio news? The lesbian who wants to dress up in a tux for the prom and how the school is going nutso over it (of course this is in the dumbass south). I can think of a lot more things worth reporting than that. The people who produce these newscasts must have brains that look like swiss cheese. Actually it's an LGBT rights/First Amendment issue. What's your problem with CNN reporting it? The ACLU is involved; the case is listed on the home page of its Web site. A federal judge just ruled for the student against the school: http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/court-rules-mississippi-school-violated-first-amendment-rights-lesbian-student http://tinyurl.com/ykrq386 I guess I just live in too liberal an area because kids probably do that all the time around there. ;-) Well, y'all oughta be cheering these gals on! Like I said it is happening in the dumbass south (Mississippi). When you think about it, it's only recently that anybody would have even dreamed of attempting such a thing down there. I mean, if you can't make 'em stay in the closet in Mississippi, you might just as well throw the door open everywhere. I think it's great.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
Very ditzy. http://patientprivacyrights.org/patient-privacy-myth/hippa/ From: lurkernomore20002000 steve.sun...@sbcglobal.net To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 7:49:29 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, authfriend jst...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? I think you may be referring to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, but it has nothing to do with the health reform bill just passed, so I'm not sure why you mention it in this context. Well, she is ditzy. --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[FairfieldLife] Re: Lurker tries to have an intelligent thought.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings no_re...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , lurkernomore20002000 steve.sundur@ wrote: Thank you Off. I will try to do so. May I suggest that YOU pull back on this frenetic posting, and just admit that you backed down from a challenge Incorrect. I asked for his name and he didn't give it, so I could not make any bet you moron. He did not bet, he is a coward that will not bet. Stop makng stuff up you piece lying shit. I want to bet with him, but he won't give his name. I did not agree to any price. You are lying because you are a coward too. No price was a agreed to and the thread attests to that. I will not agree to any price, until I know is name. STOP lying about what happened you anonymous scumbag. Off, is there a damaged, scared little child behind all this bombastic, stomping and name calling. I guess we really hit the mark with this issue. No other reason why you would react with this kind of veracity. Unfortunately, I have often referred to you as the most predictive personality on FFL. One usually know exactly how you are going to respond to any given issue. But you still backed off this challenge, and that sticks. I'm sorry about that, but it sticks You are not a human either, you cowardly anonymous non-entity. I provided my personal ID to you during a friendlier in a private post some time ago. But in the frenetic cloud you operate in, you over looked it. I ain't making that mistake again. OffWorld OffWorld
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
Even more Ditzy: http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs8-med.htm quote[9. Electronic health records: What are the benefits and dangers for consumers In January 2005 the Bush Administration called for the creation of a nationwide network of electronic health records (EHR) within 10 years. There are both benefits and very real pitfalls to such a grandiose scheme. Certainly, access to electronic records would have greatly assisted emergency health teams in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. And most individuals can easily envision the benefits to hospital emergency rooms when assisting unconscious patients. But the challenges regarding security and confidentiality are profound. To become better informed about this national initiative, visit these websites: Government resources: * U.S. Dept. of Health Human Services (DHHS) information technology page, http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt * The DHHS's creation of the American Health Information Community, AHIC: http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512mode=2cached=trueobjID=1199 * Former DHHS Secretary Leavitt's announcement of funding for development of standards for electronic health records: www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20050606.html The need for EHRs as part of a plan to overhaul the nation’s health care systems was one of the few points on which the in 2008 presidential candidates could agree. In January 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No: 111-5, also known as the Stimulus Law, which allocates 19 billion dollars for electronic health records by the year 2014.]unquote Just in time for the Health Care Reform voted in this week and implements...2014! What a coincidence! Such an intuitive! Such a plan! I am sure they mean well, though. ; ) From: ditzyklanmail carc...@yahoo.co.in To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 10:36:46 PM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law Very ditzy. http://patientpriva cyrights. org/patient- privacy-myth/ hippa/ From: lurkernomore2000200 0 steve.sundur@ sbcglobal. net To: FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 7:49:29 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, authfriend jst...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? I think you may be referring to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, but it has nothing to do with the health reform bill just passed, so I'm not sure why you mention it in this context. Well, she is ditzy. --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously. Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW!. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[FairfieldLife] CAN one intellectually know enlightenment? (was: Re: Jihadis)
You DO see the irony in this statement don't you Tex? Nah, you probably don't. Go figure. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: The arguementum ad hominiem attack is the second to last resort of someone who is loosing a debate and is unable to respond with legitimacy. The last resort (most difficult for the ego) is to admit that he or she might be wrong.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ditzyklanmail carc...@... wrote: Even more Ditzy: Gonna stay ditzy until you can come up with a good explanation for why the new health reform bill should make us nervous about our medical records. Your first try crashed and burned. This one isn't any better. Also, learn to spell HIPAA. http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs8-med.htm quote[9. Electronic health records: What are the benefits and dangers for consumers In January 2005 the Bush Administration called for the creation of a nationwide network of electronic health records (EHR) within 10 years. There are both benefits and very real pitfalls to such a grandiose scheme. Certainly, access to electronic records would have greatly assisted emergency health teams in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. And most individuals can easily envision the benefits to hospital emergency rooms when assisting unconscious patients. But the challenges regarding security and confidentiality are profound. To become better informed about this national initiative, visit these websites: Government resources: * U.S. Dept. of Health Human Services (DHHS) information technology page, http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt * The DHHS's creation of the American Health Information Community, AHIC: http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512mode=2cached=trueobjID=1199 * Former DHHS Secretary Leavitt's announcement of funding for development of standards for electronic health records: www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20050606.html The need for EHRs as part of a plan to overhaul the nationâs health care systems was one of the few points on which the in 2008 presidential candidates could agree. In January 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No: 111-5, also known as the Stimulus Law, which allocates 19 billion dollars for electronic health records by the year 2014.]unquote Just in time for the Health Care Reform voted in this week and implements...2014! What a coincidence! Such an intuitive! Such a plan! I am sure they mean well, though. ; ) From: ditzyklanmail carc...@... To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 10:36:46 PM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law Very ditzy. http://patientpriva cyrights. org/patient- privacy-myth/ hippa/ From: lurkernomore2000200 0 steve.sundur@ sbcglobal. net To: FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 7:49:29 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Obama Signs Health Care Reform Into Law --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: Silly myth started from reading HIPPA? I think you may be referring to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, but it has nothing to do with the health reform bill just passed, so I'm not sure why you mention it in this context. Well, she is ditzy. --- In FairfieldLife@ yahoogroups. com, ditzyklanmail carc108@ wrote: http://www.ipolitic s.com/country/ USA/2929- passage_of_ health_care_ irs_your_ medical_records. htm The above says: The only way the IRS can establish whether or not you have the 'big brother' mandated health insurance is to check your medical records! Uh, no. Among other approaches, your insurance company would send you a little form verifying your coverage, which you'd then include with your tax return (like a W-2 form). If you don't send in such a form, the IRS will be in touch, first to offer to help you sign up for insurance, or if you refuse, to send you a bill for the amount of the penalty. No reason whatsoever for it to involve your medical records. Can't imagine how that silly myth got started, or why anyone would take it seriously.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Well, I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding who to give my money to, and how much to give them. I donate to United Way every year with a payroll deduction with my employer... Joe: You're not making any sense today Tex. You've never heard of the United Way? Go figure. Are you upset about something? Maybe it's time to get your meditation checked. Or maybe it's not your method of using the mantra that's at fault, but your actual mantra. Maybe it's wrong. What difference do you think having my mantra 'checked' would make to my United Way donation through my employer? How much do you charge for the checking? I didn't see your name on the list of checkers in good standing with the TMO in Fairfield. What's up with that?. What happened to all the money? Now that's funny Tex since I didn't see YOUR name on the approved list posted at Rishikesh. What did you do with all the money you charged for TM Tex? And now that we know that you were charging for giving out wrong mantras What's up with that Tex?
[FairfieldLife] Re: The health care meltdown
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Well, I think I'm perfectly capable of deciding who to give my money to, and how much to give them. I donate to United Way every year with a payroll deduction with my employer... Joe: You're not making any sense today Tex. You've never heard of the United Way? Go figure. Are you upset about something? Maybe it's time to get your meditation checked. Or maybe it's not your method of using the mantra that's at fault, but your actual mantra. Maybe it's wrong. What difference do you think having my mantra 'checked' would make to my United Way donation through my employer? How much do you charge for the checking? I didn't see your name on the list of checkers in good standing with the TMO in Fairfield. What's up with that?. What happened to all the money? Now that's funny Tex since I didn't see YOUR name on the approved list posted at Rishikesh. What did you do with all the money you charged for TM Tex? And now that we know that you were charging for giving out wrong mantras What's up with that Tex?
